Dothan, AL vs Kinston, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Dothan
72.5
#874 nationally
Kinston
73.2
#774 nationally
Dothan leads in median household income ($53,704 vs $35,653). Kinston leads in walk score (31 vs 22). Kinston leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 21.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dothan, AL | Kinston, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#874) | 73.2 (#774) |
| Population | 71,258 | 19,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,985 | $147,755 |
| Median Household Income | $53,704 | $35,653 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.8 | R+6.8 |
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72.5 Score
Dothan, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$207,985
Population
71,258
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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73.2 Score
Kinston, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,755
Population
19,411
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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